D_Q: AdministratorCDC. Originally lost 7 stone/98lbs. using Cambridge. Following ill health and small regain, now using Paul McKenna to lose remaining 7 stone/98lbs.Mum to four girls and happily married to photography-addicted second husband.

Diva:SuperModeratorHealth & Lifestyle Coach that is passionate about helping people to move beyond their emotional challenges to live the lives that they truly want...After having lost over 5st/70lbs. I became a CDC in 2005 and have successfully combined both practises.Happily married to my best friend (though this is a work in progress ) and we have a daughter who reminds us daily of how lucky we are.

Summerskye: ModeratorOn CD since February 2006: lost over 5 1/2 stone/78 lbs to date and still want to lose another 2 1/2 stone/35lbs. to get to my goal weight.Attending CDC training in September 2006.Due to qualify as an accredited Life Coach around the same time and intend to combine being a CDC with Weightloss/Lifestyle coaching to help clients achieve their goals.

Brad0053: ModeratorI started CD last January, '06 and I lost 8 stone/112lbs. I am completing maintenance and now very much looking forward to my CDC training late September.Living in Essex and married to Emma and wehave two sons.

Russiandoll:ModeratorEnglish undergraduate, aged 44.Top weight 21st-12lbs./306lbs.Started CD on March 24th weighing 18st-13lbs./265lbs. and I have now lost 4st-11lbs./67lbs. so far...Hoping to become a CDC when my BMI criteria is reached.Happily married with 4 daughters and 2 granddaughters.

Karion Dieting: ModeratorTeacher and musician. I lost 8 stone/112lbs. with Cambridge after years of yoyo dieting, and delighted to have maintained my new weight since July 2005. Happily married with 2 teenage boys.

MandyB2:ModeratorCambridge Diet Counsellor with qualifications in Psychology and Person Centred Counselling. I am also the co-owner of an entertainments business and work as a DJ and singer.I have lost 8 and a half stone with the help of Paul Mckenna, Lighterlife, and now The Cambridge Diet.I am currently working on losing the last few lbs to get to my goal weight and preparing for my life long journey of maintaining it !!

demon: Moderator60 years young, happily married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren.Top weight 18st2lb/254lbStarted CD 13th Feb. at 16st2lb/226 and have lost 5st7lb/77lb so far........Hoping to become a CDC - waiting to hear if I've been accepted for training.

Isis:ModeratorBA Social Work(DipSW) graduate. Currently employed as a Drug and Alcohol Worker in a street level agency.Single Mum to 3 fantastic kids aged 3, 8 and 19.Started on LL Nov 2005, lost 26lbs. Switched to CD April 2006, lost 18lbs, struggled due to marriage split. About to rejoin my VLCD journey and join the Sole Source gang. Approx 8 stone/112lbs to lose. Hope to be a CDC when I reach BMI criteria.Would like to think my own recent personal experiences, plus my knowledge of substance use, CBT and motivation, could help another person and not only myself.

Westhills: ModeratorRegistered Psychiatric Nurse and have workedBoth in hospital and in the community.Due to traumatic bereavements, I have not worked in three years.Started LL on 4th January, 2006, weighing 21stone -9lbs.After completing LL foundation programme I movedTo CD and continue to lose weight; present weight is 13 stone.My life has changed beyond all recognition…I started the WeMITT’s Thread for people with big weight to lose.Attending CDC training course in September, 2006.

Sassy76: ModeratorUsed Lighterlife, then Cambridge to complete my weight loss..Total Loss Over 11 Stone to date... I became a CDC in June 05, successfully built a good business, and helped many others achieve their weight losses! Had 3 lots of Surgery since losing my weight including a tummy tuck, hence why I’m moderating this section.. If there is anything I can help with, just ask!

Texasgirl: ModeratorWelfare Rights Adviser for a charity during the day and in my free time, part time student, studying law and tax.I started Cambridge Diet in March and I have lost 4 ½ stone and still losing, thanks to the help of wonderful CDC’s (you both know who you are!)Hoping to become a CDC in the future.I am 25 and happily married to a gorgeous husband

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